There are many different nationalities, cultures, beliefs and values ​​in America. This diversity is one thing that makes America so attractive to foreigners. In addition to the many benefits this diversity brings to society, it also brings some challenges. Challenges such as a clash of cultural beliefs; clashes over how society should view its ethical obligations to family and those they love. These beliefs are certainly influenced by the culture in which people grew up and the values ​​instilled in them from youth. In an extremely diverse country, such as the United States of America, this creates problems because these conflicts or clashes can create tense environments. Despite having many cultural differences, society can coexist effectively and peacefully, and it can do so by being open to cooperation, building on common values ​​and beliefs, and learning to respect the beliefs of other cultures. The many cultures and beliefs in the world give variety and flavor to life. In every culture, there are different values ​​that are brought into focus and instilled in young people. Therefore, when society brings together two or more different cultures, it is inevitable that there is a tendency to clash because different people have different values ​​and beliefs. In Amparo Ojeda's piece, “Growing up American: Doing the Right Thing,” Amparo demonstrates this. During her education in America she stayed with an American family and was able to experience firsthand the differences between cultures. Raised in Philippine culture, where “children were reminded to never interrupt when adults were talking and to avoid disruptive behavior, especially in the company of adults” (Ojeda 116). He saw exactly the opposite as he spent time… half the paper… there is no room for ethical relativism in a diverse, cooperative, high-functioning society. If society becomes blind to other points of view that may be better than the beliefs it already holds, then it becomes more difficult for that society to progress. And if society doesn't move forward, then it goes backwards. Works Cited Diaz, Junot. Fiesta, 1980. United States of America: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2011. 127-133. Print.English, Jane. What do adult children owe their parents? United States of America: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2011. 110-114. Print."Ethical relativism." Business dictionary. Web Finance, 2011. Web. 3 October 2011. .Ojeda, Amparo. Growing Up American: Doing the Right Thing. United States of America: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2011. 115-118. Press.